Ottawa

About

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the second-most populous in Ontario, making it the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Source: Wikipedia — Ottawa (CC BY-SA)

Known for

• architecture · excellent
• family friendly · excellent
• historical · excellent
• sightseeing · excellent
• affordability · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

• Jan26°F11d wet
• Feb29°F12d wet
• Mar39°F12d wet
• Apr52°F13d wet
• May66°F11d wet
• Jun75°F13d wet
• Jul80°F13d wet
• Aug78°F12d wet
• Sep71°F9d wet
• Oct58°F12d wet
• Nov42°F12d wet
• Dec31°F13d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

• Ottawa - Byward Market Food TourFrom $96 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
• Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE SightingsFrom $56 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
• Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience in OttawaFrom $408 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
• Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel TransferFrom $251 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
• Private Behind the Scenes Brewery tour by bus - 15 or moreFrom $1,383 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
• Petite Nation Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & GatineauFrom $139 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →

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Nearby destinations

The closest places to Ottawa we have written up.

• Mont-TremblantCanada · 77 mi away
• MontréalCanada · 102 mi away
• RochesterUnited States · 182 mi away
• TorontoCanada · 217 mi away
• Niagara FallsCanada · 231 mi away
• QuebecCanada · 235 mi away